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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,925

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $42,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,645

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $40,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201020142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070 $36,795 $41,490
Premium 2 Package 4,950 3,570          
Rear Seat Package 2,990 2,990 2,990        
Sunshades, second row, power 740 740          
Heated steering wheel 480 480 0   0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 1,070        
Premium Package           3,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights           900  
M Sport Package           3,000 3,000
Navigation system           2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package           1,300 1,300
Driver Assistance Package           950 950
Cold Weather Package           950 950
Driver Assistance Plus           700 700
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250
Sunshades, second row           250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)           550 550
Premium 2 Package 4,604 3,320          
Rear Seat Package 2,781 2,781 2,781        
Sunshades, second row, power 688 688          
Heated steering wheel 446 446 0   0    
Panoramic sunroof 995 995 995        
Premium Package           2,910 2,000
Xenon HID headlights           820  
M Sport Package           2,730 2,730
Navigation system           1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package           1,185 1,185
Driver Assistance Package           865 865
Cold Weather Package           865 865
Driver Assistance Plus           635 635
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230
Sunshades, second row           230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)           500 500
Options (change) 10,230 8,850 4,060 0 0 14,200 12,300
Options (change) 9,514 8,230 3,776 0 0 12,925 11,195
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $97,905 $102,325 $141,485 $153,575 $205,025 $54,925 $58,125
Total Invoice $91,033 $95,293 $131,853 $143,096 $190,945 $50,645 $53,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,705
Model Year2010201020102010201020142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$97,905$102,325$141,485$153,575$205,025$54,925$58,125
Adjustments for Features-1,810-1,910-5,285-10,285-10,31000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,095$100,415$136,200$143,290$194,715$54,925$58,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,320$40,105$47,195$98,620$0$3,200
Total Invoice$91,033$95,293$131,853$143,096$190,945$50,645$53,610
Adjustments for Features-1,683-1,779-4,925-9,583-9,60200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,350$93,514$126,928$133,513$181,343$50,645$53,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,164$37,578$44,163$91,993$0$2,965

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year2010201020102010201020142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX3X3
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app     $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control     $250$250
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50$50
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo mat     $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails     $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0  
Bodyside cladding     $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive     $15$15
S Voice support     $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
USB port     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,590$10,690$14,065$19,065$19,090$8,780$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$1,910$5,285$10,285$10,310$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,683-1,779-4,925-9,583-9,60200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102014
ModelS-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length206.5 in183.0 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height58.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.463.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested75060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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